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Fenton Koch
May 23, 2024
Fenton C. Koch, 94, of Chesterland, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2024.
Fenton Koch, son of Ernest and Arvilla Koch of New Castle, PA and loving husband of Peggy (née Minner) Koch, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at the age of 94.
He is survived by Peggy - his wife of 60 years - and his children Jeff (Cathy),...
Eugene "Gene" Distler
May 22, 2024
Eugene “Gene” John Distler, age 88 of Richmond Heights passed away peacefully at home on May 22nd under the tender care of his loving daughter Laurie and Hospice of the Western Reserve. Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Kirchner) - both were graduates of Collinwood High School in June of 1953; loving children Donald...
David Novak
May 21, 2024
David J. Novak, age 77, passed peacefully at home on May 21, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1946, in Middletown, Connecticut to Frank and Rose (nee Duda) Novak. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Robert, and nephew Rob. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50...
Verna Marie DeLauer
May 21, 2024
VERNA MARIE DeLAUER (nee D’Agostino) age 91, was born on April 2, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on May 21, 2024, with family by her side. Beloved wife of Gerard for 58 years; loving mother of Verna G.; devoted grandmother of Mahilet; cherished daughter of the late Arcangelo and Pasqualina (nee Presti) D’Agostino; dearest sister of Josephine Pugliese...
Gretchen A Grimm
May 20, 2024
GRETCHEN A. GRIMM (nee Young) age 84, beloved wife for 60 years of the late James R. Grimm, Sr.; loving mother of Deborah Zako (Tony Indiano), James R. Grimm, Jr. (Kathleen Lewis) and Susan Grimm (Dennis Lory); devoted grandmother of Catherine Bell (husband Robert), Brian (wife Megan) and Steven Zako, Bailey (deceased), Kirsten and Sydney Grimm, Brandon McEwen (wife Jackie),...
Bruce Fisher
May 19, 2024
BRUCE FISHER, born January 19, 1945, dear husband of the love of his life, Nancy (nee DeButts); son of the late James and Ruth (nee Main); brother of the late Robert . Despite having no biological children, he nurtured and opened his heart and door to Todd, Michael and Katie Hall, Todd Fisher, Tracy Fisher-Harrington, and Brooke Fantelli.
Bruce worked within...
Elizabeth Carter
May 18, 2024
ELIZABETH KAY CARTER, born on September 14, 1949 in Oakland, CA, and passed away on May 18, 2024 in University Heights, OH. She was the loving mother of James Meyers (wife Tina Valdez-Meyers), sister of Rick and Alan Carter and Rob Cook. The family will hold a private service in her honor. Arrangements entrusted to THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF...
Rita M. Vedmar
May 18, 2024
RITA M. VEDMAR (nee Carroscia) age 96, beloved wife of the late Louis “Rudy”; loving mother of Lois Percaciante (husband Frank), Debra Stincic and Laurie Vedmar; devoted grandmother of Jenny Rigo (husband Keith), Jacklyn Price (husband Andrew), Nicole Percaciante, Todd Stincic (Trisha Carlson), Erin Harmon (husband Matthew), Sarah Amirault (husband Jerry), Daniel Sawyer (April) and the late Frank Percaciante (wife...
Mary DiGiovanni
May 16, 2024
Mary A. DiGiovanni (nee Bucci) was born November 3, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away at the age of 91 on May 16, 2024. Mary grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Italian immigrant parents (Olympia and Pietro) and second youngest in a family of five children. She graduated from John Adams High School and soon after met...
Thomas Hanson
May 16, 2024
Thomas A. Hanson, age 72, beloved husband for 36 years of Diane (nee Honsaker); loving father of Brad (wife Megan), Ashley Maggard (husband Kyle), Nick (wife Katie), and Sarah Mariposa; devoted grandfather of Ryder, Myles, Eliza, Lillian, Harlow, soon to be baby Parker and baby girl Hanson and Walter; cherished son of the late William and Kathryn (nee Everiss); dearest...
Magdalena Zagmeister
May 15, 2024
MAGDALENA ZAGMEISTER (nee Kozole) age 82, beloved wife for 40 years of Louis; loving mother of Blanka Korosec and Maja Kucinic, and step-mother of Helga Zagmeister and Louis Zagmeister, Jr.; devoted grandmother of Austin, Julianne, Ivana, Marina and Nikola and great-grandmother of two; cherished daughter of the late Miha Glas and Anica Molan; dearest sister of Antonia Simicak (husband Joze),...
Rosina Drenski
May 11, 2024
Rosina (Rose) Drenski (nee Caligiuri/Ziamba) age 95, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt born to Maria and Vincent Caligiuri (nee Vincenzo). Rosina passed away peacefully at home on May 11th, 2024. She was born in Brown town, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1928, and graduated early from Avella High School in 1945. She moved to Detroit, later Cleveland...
Anna Cesar
May 11, 2024
ANNA CESAR (nee Jarc) age 88, beloved wife of the late Anton; loving mother of Ann Zudic (husband Mirko) and Steve (wife Leighann); devoted grandmother of Michael Zudic (wife Hayley), Michelle Applebaum (husband Josh), Daniel Zudic (wife Nicole), Ashley Robinson, Anthony (Melissa Groudle), Allison and Alexa Cesar; and great-grandmother of Jack, Joshua, Luka, Mila, Josie, Madalena and Marko; cherished daughter...
James Geraci
May 9, 2024
JAMES JOSEPH GERACI, aged 62 years, beloved son of Mary (nee Delaria) and the late Michael, dear brother of Angela Kane (husband Michael) and Joanne Deam, loving uncle of Heather Kane, Megan Randazzo, and Michael, Caitlin and Christopher Deam, devoted great-uncle to Cameron Kane and Celina and Gemma Randazzo.
Private family services with burial in All Souls Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to THE...
Joseph Case
May 9, 2024
JOSEPH EDWARD CASE, born on February 17, 1937, passed away May 9, 2024, at the age of 87 years. Husband of Mary-Lou (nee Koehler); beloved father of Kathleen Ann Drabeck (husband Jerry) and Joel John Case (fiancée Krista Lafferty); loving grandfather of Matthew, Melissa and Lauren; great-grandfather of Alice and Avery; devoted son of the late Joseph and Ann (nee...
David Stebbins
May 9, 2024
DAVID STEBBINS age 71, beloved husband for 45 years of Joni (nee Hrovat); cherished son of the late Dick and Betty (nee Miller); dearest brother of the late John (wife Alison), Connie Ferrell (husband Jim deceased) and Jeffrey; devoted brother-in-law of the late Stephen (wife Joanne) and Robert (wife Catherine) Skapura, dear uncle of Holly and Chad Bargerstock, Scott and...
Robert Petriella
May 8, 2024
ROBERT J. PETRIELLA, age 70, beloved husband for 43 years of Cynthia (nee Scherer); loving father of Robert W. (wife Bria) and Julianne Petriella (husband Scott Schrey); devoted grandfather of Brayden, Grace, Robert and Luca; cherished son of the late James and Margaret (nee Boots); dearest brother of Frank (wife Janie) and Karen; dear brother-in-law of William Scherer and treasured...
Cheryl R. Fousek
May 7, 2024
CHERYL R. FOUSEK (nee Richey) age 54, beloved wife for 25 years of Jeffery; loving mother of Adam and Emily; cherished daughter of Boyd and Anita (nee Middleton) Richey; dearest sister of Gregory (wife Holli Kendall); treasured sister-in-law of George and Sandy Fousek; dear aunt of Brandi & Tony Persello, Jasmine Holsinger and Shelby Tallon. Cheryl was born February 8, 1970...
Frank R. Germana
May 7, 2024
FRANK R. GERMANA, age 97, beloved husband for 66 years of the late Rose (nee Gentile); loving father of Geralann “Gigi” Augusta (husband John) and Tina Linder; devoted grandfather of Matthew (wife Uniqua “Nini”), Ryan and Joseph Augusta, Alison Chessar (husband Joseph), Jared and Alyssa Linder; cherished son of the late Biagio and Marie (nee Sartorio); dearest brother of the...
Ciril Skebe
May 7, 2024
CIRIL SKEBE, age 78, beloved husband for over 43 years of Rita (nee Beuck); loving father of Robert C. Skebe (wife Allyson); devoted grandfather of Leah and Anna Skebe; cherished son of the late Franc and Jozefa (nee Skufca); dearest brother of Janez, Francka Dukaric, Franc and the late Pepca, Mara Rudl and Mike; dear uncle and great-uncle of many....
